Handwash 1

2.7 (7 reviews)

Car Wash, Auto Detailing

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Paul S.

The guys and lady that works here does a great job. Also the price is really good. They are open every day when the temperature is above 30 as long as their water isn't froze up. I will go here every time I'm in the area and get my truck washed if it needs it.

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Trittany W.

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Great service and you can't beat the price! Hand wash is the best way to go! I love not worrying about scratches from those auto wash machines. read more

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Sandra M.

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4 years ago

Horrible job washing. came home with unwashed right fender, many missed spots, tire detailing was a mess, they are horrible and have been for a while. used to do such a good job but no more. save your money. These guys don't care about you or your car/truck. they are lazy... read more

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Chester B.

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5 years ago

Subpar at best, dirty hood, spots missed all over the side of the vehicle, 3 out of 4 wheels didn't get washed having dried soap in them now. Would not recommend. read more

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The guys and lady that works here does a great job. Also the price is really good. They are open every day when the temperature is above 30 as long as their water isn't froze up. I will go here every time I'm in the area and get my truck washed if it needs it. read more

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This use to be the Best hand wash place around! They use to guarantee your car would be spotless or they would refund your money and clean it again. The new owners have a couple of workers who obviously doesn't like their job and half washes the vehicles. They didn't touch the fender wells and the top parts of the wheels were still dirty where it was rushed...Go across the bridge to Mousey's Hand Wash across from Venture Lanes! read more

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Sue Ellen A.

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5 years ago

They no longer vacuum your car due to COVID (I still don't understand that) plus their shampooer has been broken for months. I paid $40 for an interior detail and still have dirty seats. They are no longer able to do the things they say they can. read more

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Stephanie K.

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Very disappointed! I have had my car washed here several times before and have been completely satisfied. Today was a different story. I usually get a wash/dry, vacuum, and tire shine, which totals $18 for my vehicle, and I tip generously. Today I opted for a mini-detail, which is $35. Since I've had great experiences previously, I didn't ask the specifics of what that includes ahead of time. My first mistake. I didn't inspect my car right away when they were finished. My second mistake. After seeing the results (pictures attached), I called to see what, in fact, a mini-detail includes. Apparently for $17 more than what I usually pay, they clean out the cup holders, door jams, and inside of the windows, and "that's all". Not worth it at all! I couldn't get a good pic of the windows, which had several dirty spots, but as you can see from what I posted, they didn't do a good job on what they did clean. I paid $35, plus gave a $10 tip. My final mistake. Never again! I'm giving them three stars because the first few times I went there they did such an excellent job, otherwise this would be a one star rating. read more

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1502 Main Ave
Nitro, WV 25143
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(304) 951-7533
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Under new ownership since 2023. •Hours may vary based on weather and customer volume. We may close early on rainy or slow days.

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Ultimate Shine Car Wash

3.2

(5 reviews)

Equipment is frequently inoperative or malfunctioning. Wheel almost always come out dirty. And tire…read moreshine is worthless. I've been and unlimited member for several months, but the money I'm spending isn't really getting my car clean. My complaints and comments to management have been met with rudeness . I'm done.

I call manager to complain about the brush that cleans the top of the car. It has not been working…read morefor 4 weeks now. And the floor mat cleaner is broken. 50 % of the vacuums don't work. I thought if I said something they might fix the problems but no. Everything is still broken. I think I'll just cancel my membership and go with Joe Holland car wash.

Rapid Car Wash

1.0

(6 reviews)

Used my debit card..5 minutes use..they charged me $20 I would not recomend usng a debit card…read morethere..it was at the St.Albans wv location Just spoke to them on the phone they said they charge intially 20 then after it goes through refund the unused money/time.. I will resend this if they do the refund

First time there today. Clean. But I had salt on my Prius, my car came out half clean. Paid $15…read moresuper wash. Prob won't use again

Tlc Lube & Wash Car Care Center

2.6

(7 reviews)

Yesterday while i was in the car wash, it snapped my passenger mirror. Minor damage. Unfortunately…read morethey were closed so i called them today. He was slightly rude asking why i called today, not yesterday. I told him because he was closed. He asked what time so he could watch the cameras as well as asked to personally see it. So i drove down there to show him. I thought he was just looking at it, but he pulled on my fuckin mirror and broke it even more. Now the damages are even more! He told me since the glass was previously broken he is NOT going to fix my mirror nor give me any info. He told me to have my insurance involved if i wanted. He was VERY rude and unprofessional. I than told him he would lose my service since he is being rude. He than replied "i rather lose service than pay $300 for your damn mirror". It's nice to know that someone rather lose a customer that goes there quite a bit than fix a mirror for $300. April 29th, right after it happened. Just snapped, no wires hanging down. April 30th, after he yanked on the mirror maken it worse, now wires are hanging out.

I have used this place for years. I have three vehicles which I take 20 miles out of my way to use…read morethese guys. They are a cut above the normal oil change place. Terry the owner is hands on, many of the employees have been there a long time and are extremely experienced at vehicle maintenance. When you want it done right take it here.

Zippy Car Care Center

1.0

(11 reviews)

people here are so rude, me and my friend came here to clean our cars out and a bald older man…read moreyelled at us saying we needed to "hangout" somewhere els bc we were blocking everything when we were literally using the car wash and vacs

Terrible car wash - got the $9 wash and back of car still totally filthy, not even touched. Sides…read moreof car looked like stripes.

Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change

4.1

(15 reviews)

The old tell a woman whatever scam. The wife asked for a conventional oil change, the greeter…read moreJames Lewis, explained they no longer had non synthetic oil and referenced a lack of contract with Valvoline. Charged her $90.86 after a 15% coupon for 4.3 qts and a Chinese filter. Wow. Why she sticks with this outfit I will never know. Lol. "Don't have conventional oil..." Hopefully she has learned her lesson.

I've taken my car and my wife's car for quick oil changes to this place for a few years now. The…read moreservice has always been quick and great, and the employees are good-natured and easy to talk with. They have a range of prices and kinds of oils to choose from, and also provide coupons on their website. They also will check fluid levels and tire pressures at no additional cost. Highly recommended.

Chestnut Street Auto Service

4.1

(14 reviews)

I have used this garage for years. They are dependable and reliable. I would definitely recommend.read more

Prompt service at a reasonable price. Gave me the name of another service provider for an item…read morethey could not repair. Will return.

Holstein's Auto Body & Glass

5.0

(4 reviews)

My car was hit on the drivers side. I took the car to Holstein's Auto Body and Dale looked it over…read moreand explained each part that needed replaced. Great service, very friendly and my car looked like new you couldn't tell it had been wrecked. I highly recommend Holstein's!

In July 2016, when it was time to spring for a new ride, I purchased a 2013 Nissan Versa that I was…read morereally, REALLY happy with. But wouldn't you know it? It got sideswiped TWICE on the left side in as many months, so I had two different insurance companies to deal with. This made auto repairs a bit more complicated, especially when damage occurs in roughly the same spot on the car. But the guys at Holstein's got it all figured out for me, the repairs were done in just five days, and I actually saved some money in the process. And they were all just as friendly and polite as could be. I could not be happier.

Holsteins Auto Repair

3.2

(9 reviews)

Excellent work, very fast and friendly. Very reasonably priced. I won't take my car anywhere but…read moreHolsteins. They are the BEST!

$1200 well wasted. Took my car for suspension work and was charged double for labor and left with a…read morecracked windshield. No call to let me know they were done either. No change in my vehicle's operation and no advisement on further repairs.

Bumper To Bumper

5.0

(1 review)

This is a great place to take your vehicle whether it be a truck or a car they can do it all! They…read moregave me an honest opinion, a fair price and I would go back anytime five stars!!

Smitty's Auto Repair

3.7

(3 reviews)

When first went to get part, was only gaven half the part, and was told that was it! Im a woman,…read morebut know parts! Shoed him the pic i had only after having to argue this was only half the part in which he was still wanting $100 for. After getting the part they said i could find seals for it! I looked everywhere and spent more$ doing it. So after buying the part new, went back and they would not refund my money after saying they would! Liars and thiefs! I wouldnt buy a tire off these guys!

Smitty is incredible. Smitty is the kind of man who is swamped with work but will still take the…read moretime to help complete strangers when their car breaks down in the middle of a trip from Virginia to Kentucky. He's amazingly nice and helpful, and is the kind of man who makes the world a slightly better place with his good deeds.

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Kathy C.

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1 year ago

Working people under the table n getting high on the job even tho this is partially owned from a nitro cop....not paying taxes which I have called the labor board and the nitro police dept.::shame on them read more

Tory P.

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5 months ago

handwash 1 has been under new ownership since December 2023! we are offering details! come check us out!! :) read more

John T.

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11 years ago

This place is owned by a criminal and thieves work there.

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Took my wife's vehicle there to repair a dent in the door. Chris was super helpful, charged me a…read morefair price, and had her vehicle back to us in 2 days. Would highly recommend these guys!!!!

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